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Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig in conversation with Mark Bazer Tue, Jan 13 7pm This event is made possible by ILP, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Authors + Writing, Humanities, Illinois Libraries Present

Age Group:

High School, Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: High School, Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities, Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event: bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig.

A black and white photograph of a man and a woman holding hands and two children sitting between them.

Genealogy Lab

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Computers + Technology, Genealogy

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology, Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dedicate time to research your family history in a friendly, community setting.

Yoga Tots

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Kids + Families

Age Group:

Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your tot, age 12mo - 4 years, and a mat or towel for this fun yoga program! Older or younger siblings are welcome to attend. Please include a note with your registration.

Colored blocks spelling out Trivia Night.

Trivia Night

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Movies, Games, + Trivia

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required
The book cover for Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson.

CoffeeCake & Crime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we will read Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson. 

The book cover for Black Moses: A Saga of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State by Caleb Gayle.

Nonfiction at Night

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Black Moses: A Saga of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State by Caleb Gayle.

Interface for the SculptGL software shows a circular image on a grid and a panel with tool options.

SculptGL Basics

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Computers + Technology

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

SculptGL is a free 3D sculpting tool usable in any web browser. This class will teach you the basics of organic digital sculpting for 3D printing designs.

Topics covered in this class include:

Two cards with gold foil designs. One is an illustration of a paper airplane with hearts and text that says "just a note". The other card has the word LOVE in an intricate design.

Foil Design Greeting Cards

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to heat-transfer a foil design onto a greeting card using our Silhouette Smart Cutting Machine. All materials will be provided.

Topics covered in this class will include:

A deck of cards is fanned out.

Shuffle Squad

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Health + Wellness, Movies, Games, + Trivia

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness, Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this month’s Shuffle Squad you will have the opportunity to play Pinochle or, if you’re up for the challenge, Phase 10. Beginners are welcome. Sign up yourself or with a group of up to 4 players!

A cat is sitting on a cat scratcher tower surrounded by other cats.

Cat Adoption Day

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Community

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’re hosting two local shelters, NAWS & Lulu’s Locker Rescue. Staff and volunteers will have several cats for you to meet, interact with, and, hopefully, give them a forever home! 

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Finals Care Package (Gr. 9-12)

All Day 12/1–12/18
High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

The Teen Advisory Board has created Finals Care Packages to help ease the stress of Finals! These packages are first come first serve, and a limited supply. 

You can collect a care package at the Youth Services Desk. 

Kpop Demon Hunters Karaoke Stress Reliever (Gr. 9-12)

6:00pm–7:00pm
High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

This is how it's done done done! Take a small break from studying and sing the demons away by joining us for a sing-along of the latest craze, Kpop Demon Hunters. There will be crafts as well!

Poetry & Art Program

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, High School, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Drop in to the Youth Program Room to make an art project and create a poem. Different styles of art and poetry every month!

Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 6-12)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens who are interested in volunteering at the library must come to an orientation first. This includes current volunteers as well. We will be going over volunteer requirements and answering questions. There will be forms to fill out.

Stamp Art Cards

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, High School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

What is the best way to say thank you for all the wonderful gifts you received this holiday season? Create thank you cards using stamp art! Each participant can make up to 5 cards. 

High School D&D (Gr. 9-12)

6:00pm–8:30pm
High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to try your hand at rolling dice and being a fantasy hero? Join our merry band of adventurers on a quest in the seminal table top role playing game Dungeons & Dragons. No experience or equipment needed.

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

7:00pm–8:00pm
High School, Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: High School, Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities, Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event: bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig.

Everybody Builds: Lego, and More!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth, High School, All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Kids + Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and build with us! 

We have regular Lego for older builders and Duplo or other building materials for little builders.

Anime Craft Club (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Youth, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, High School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Movies, Games, + Trivia, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we are making pony bead bracelets and keychains while watching anime! 

Already love anime and manga? Or just starting out? Come to Anime Craft Club to explore new titles, get crafty, and watch anime! 

Pokemon Party (All Ages)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoying the new Pokemon game? Join us for a day of Pokemon activities and crafts while earning badges at each station.

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen

Teen Advisory Board

Need volunteer hours for school, church, scouts, or just need something to do? Join the TAB and earn volunteer hours just for helping us out. Make a difference in your library! Get your voice heard.


Please visit our website to apply for the group: http://www.frankfortlibrary.org/teens/events-clubs/teen-advisory-board/. You may also call Mx. Christy at the library at 815-469-2423 if you have any questions. Please provide an e-mail address on your application as the group communicates through email!

Altoids Miniature Library (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design your own little library inside an Altoid tin. Learn how to make miniature items and learn a new craft.

Please provide your top 5 books for your personal library.

Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 6-12)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens who are interested in volunteering at the library must come to an orientation first. This includes current volunteers as well. We will be going over volunteer requirements and answering questions. There will be forms to fill out.

February Blood Drive

2:00pm–7:00pm
High School, Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adult
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Every day more than 10,000 patients rely on the generosity of blood donors to survive. Just one blood donation can save up to 3 lives. Thank you for donating!

Norigae Keychain (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to knot Korean knots to create a keychain to put on bags, bookbags, and anywhere else you want.

Everybody Builds: Lego, and More!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth, High School, All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Kids + Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and build with us! 

We have regular Lego for older builders and Duplo or other building materials for little builders.

High School D&D (Gr. 9-12)

6:00pm–8:30pm
High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to try your hand at rolling dice and being a fantasy hero? Join our merry band of adventurers on a quest in the seminal table top role playing game Dungeons & Dragons. No experience or equipment needed.

Poetry & Art Program

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, High School, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Drop in to the Youth Program Room to make an art project and create a poem. Different styles of art and poetry every month!

Anime Craft Club (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Youth, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, High School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Movies, Games, + Trivia, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we are learning how to make paper stars, decorating jars, and watching anime! 

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen

Teen Advisory Board

Need volunteer hours for school, church, scouts, or just need something to do? Join the TAB and earn volunteer hours just for helping us out. Make a difference in your library! Get your voice heard.


Please visit our website to apply for the group: http://www.frankfortlibrary.org/teens/events-clubs/teen-advisory-board/. You may also call Mx. Christy at the library at 815-469-2423 if you have any questions. Please provide an e-mail address on your application as the group communicates through email!